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Rafael Nadal, 38, 22-Time Grand Slam Champion, Announces Retirement After November 2024 Davis Cup Finals

Oct 10, 2024, 12:15 PM

Rafael Nadal, the 38-year-old Spanish tennis legend and 22-time Grand Slam champion, has announced his retirement from professional tennis. His final tournament will be the Davis Cup Finals, scheduled to take place in Malaga, Spain, in November 2024. Nadal's decision marks the end of a remarkable career that has seen him secure numerous accolades, including 14 titles at the French Open and two Olympic gold medals. In his announcement, Nadal expressed that it was the right time to conclude his career, referencing ongoing injury issues. His retirement will conclude a tenure in which he was a dominant figure in tennis, often regarded alongside contemporaries Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The tennis community has begun to pay tribute to Nadal, celebrating his contributions to the sport and his legacy as one of its greatest players.